Below is an invitation for the December 10th program Celebrating Human Rights Day, as you have expressed an interest in receiving information about upcoming programs. Also attached is a membership application for the NGO Committee on Mental Health. We invite you to join for 2009-2010 as your participation is important and also supports the work of the committee for informing the global community about mental health issues.

===================================================The NGO Committee on Mental Health Affiliated with the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO) in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations

The United Nations theme for Human Rights Day 2009 will focus on non-discrimination. Advocating non-discrimination and organizing activities to make a difference in the lives of millions around the world in the struggle for human rights is encouraged. The panel will discuss embracing diversity, disability and ending discrimination for people with psychiatric disabilities.

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Tsuyoshi Matsuo, MD, chair of MindFreedom Japan affiliate

Tsuyoshi Matsuo is a physician who worked in a psychiatric institution in Japan for four years and witnessed how terribly the patients are treated. Dr. Matsuo said he was glad to be an MFI member, "Because I believe MFI is trying to straighten out the mental health system which is insane. I'm proud to be part of the movement to straighten it out!"